News for 'Cuttack'

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Survivors recall: 'Never seen such a horrific accident'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Another woman from Malda district said that her son was killed in the accident.

Delhi court convicts 4 Al Qaeda-linked operatives for terror plot

Delhi court convicts 4 Al Qaeda-linked operatives for terror plot

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

The court is likely to hear argument on quantum of sentence on February 14 and the convicts face a maximum punishment of life imprisonment.

No bio bubble for India vs South Africa T20I series

No bio bubble for India vs South Africa T20I series

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Indian cricket team will assemble in New Delhi on June 5 ahead of the five-match T20I series against South Africa.

Balasore crash: Suspecting sabotage, railways asks zones to...

Balasore crash: Suspecting sabotage, railways asks zones to...

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

In a letter to general managers of all zones, the Railway Board has directed that a safety drive should be launched immediately with special focus on all 'goomties' (rooms along tracks) housing signalling equipment within station limits.

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Those behind Balasore train crash have been identified: Rail minister

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Talking to reporters at the accident site, he said the issue is of electric point machine, a vital device for railway signalling, and electronic interlocking.

How India steamrolled South Africa in Vizag

How India steamrolled South Africa in Vizag

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Chahal picked up three wickets while conceding 20 runs in his quota of four overs as South Africa faltered in their chase for the first time in the series after picking up victories in Delhi and Cuttack.

'Firecracker blast' reported from TMC leader's house in Bengal's Birbhum

'Firecracker blast' reported from TMC leader's house in Bengal's Birbhum

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Another explosion "linked to illegal firecrackers" took place in West Bengal on Monday, the third such blast within a span of just seven days.

Ind vs SA: Odisha CM buys first ticket of 2nd T20I

Ind vs SA: Odisha CM buys first ticket of 2nd T20I

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

The second match will be played on June 12.

120 passengers killed, 800 injured in Odisha triple train crash

120 passengers killed, 800 injured in Odisha triple train crash

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

At least 120 people were killed and more than 800 injured in a horrific triple train crash on Friday in Odisha's Balasore district involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, officials said.

Hockey World Cup kicks off with glittering ceremony in Odisha

Hockey World Cup kicks off with glittering ceremony in Odisha

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, International Hockey Federation president Tayyab Ikram and Hockey India chairman Dilip Tirkey were present at the glittering ceremony to welcome members of all the 16 participating teams.

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Odisha train mishap: Railways seeks CBI probe, here's why

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Railway officials also indicated that possible 'sabotage' and tampering with the electronic interlocking system, which detects the presence of trains, led to the Friday accident.

Select Team: Will India bring in Umran?

Select Team: Will India bring in Umran?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Tuesday's third T20I against South Africa?

CBI begins investigation into Balasore train accident with filing FIR

CBI begins investigation into Balasore train accident with filing FIR

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday started its investigation into alleged criminal negligence leading to the Balasore train accident which claimed 278 lives after registering a first information report (FIR), officials said.

PHOTOS: Klaasen blasts South Africa to win in second T20

PHOTOS: Klaasen blasts South Africa to win in second T20

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Comeback man Heinrich Klaasen followed Rassie Van der Dussen's suit in turning out to be an unlikely hero with a career-best 81 as South Africa once again outwitted India by four wickets on a tricky pitch to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20I series.

IPL 2022 play-offs in Ahmedabad, Kolkata: BCCI

IPL 2022 play-offs in Ahmedabad, Kolkata: BCCI

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said Kolkata and Ahmedabad will host the IPL 2022 play-off matches, while the three-team Women's challenger T20 tournament will be held in Lucknow from May 24th to 28th.

Modi taking forward Shivaji Maharaj's work: Amit Shah

Modi taking forward Shivaji Maharaj's work: Amit Shah

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

He also said that Chhatrapati Shivaji's life was all about revolting against the atrocities, and the fight for 'swaraj' (self-rule) started by him continues still today.

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; Odisha, Bengal on alert

Asani intensifies into severe cyclonic storm; Odisha, Bengal on alert

Rediff.com8 May 2022

The system lay centered at 5.30 am over Southeast Bay of Bengal, about 450 km west-northwest of Car Nicobar (Nicobar Islands), 380 km west of Port Blair (Andaman Islands), 970 km southeast of Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) and 1030 km south-southeast of Puri (Odisha).

Pant's captaincy on test as India meet SA in 2nd T20

Pant's captaincy on test as India meet SA in 2nd T20

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

While the batting looks in perfect shape, India's new-look pace department needs to come up with something special against the Proteas in Cuttack on Sunday.

E-bidding for two new IPL teams on October 17

E-bidding for two new IPL teams on October 17

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The bidding for the two new Indian Premier League teams is set to take place on October 17. Interestingly, while the last day for queries in regards to bidding for the teams is September 21, the bids can be picked till October 5.

Miller terms Klaasen's knock as 'phenomenal'

Miller terms Klaasen's knock as 'phenomenal'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

David Miller lavished praise on fellow teammate Heinrich Klaasen for his 'phenomenal' knock.

Curfew-like 48-hr total shutdown in 3 Odisha cities

Curfew-like 48-hr total shutdown in 3 Odisha cities

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

The ongoing lockdown in force in other parts of the state will continue during which essential supplies like groceries, vegetables, fruits and milk will be available to the people.

Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to be formed by October 24

Cyclone 'Sitrang' likely to be formed by October 24

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

The weather system moved west-northwestward and concentrated into a depression on Saturday at 8.30am, close to west of Andaman Islands, the bulletin said.

64 games across 62 days... Ranji Trophy schedule is out

64 games across 62 days... Ranji Trophy schedule is out

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

First phase from Feb 10, knockouts from May 30.

Cyclone won't make landfall in Odisha or Andhra: IMD

Cyclone won't make landfall in Odisha or Andhra: IMD

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The sea conditions near the Odisha coast will become rough on May 9 and rougher on May 10.

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Get ready for women's IPL in 2023!

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Women's IPL set to take place in March with 5 teams

PHOTOS: India suffer another loss; SA take 2-0 lead

PHOTOS: India suffer another loss; SA take 2-0 lead

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Explosive knock from Heinrich Klaasen powered South Africa to a four-wicket win over India in the second T20

Modi urges people to visit historical railway stations in their vicinity

Modi urges people to visit historical railway stations in their vicinity

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The railways observed a week of Azadi ki Rail Gadi, from July 18-23, through 27 trains and 75 railway stations, across 24 states that are linked to the Indian freedom struggle.

How 'Puti Tudu' became 'Droupadi Murmu'

How 'Puti Tudu' became 'Droupadi Murmu'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

In an interview with an Odia video magazine some time ago, Murmu revealed that her Santhali name 'Puti' was changed to Droupadi by a teacher in school.

Cyclone Asani: Rescue troops deployed in Andhra, Odisha, Bengal

Cyclone Asani: Rescue troops deployed in Andhra, Odisha, Bengal

Rediff.com10 May 2022

As many as 12 teams were deployed and five teams were on standby in West Bengal while additional teams are also in readiness if required.

Chahar ruled out of final West Indies ODI

Chahar ruled out of final West Indies ODI

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The BCCI medical team examined Deepak Chahar and has suggested that the fast bowler needs some rest

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal to impact Sunderbans, heavy rain forecast for WB

Cyclone over Bay of Bengal to impact Sunderbans, heavy rain forecast for WB

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The deep depression over central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm by Sunday evening and after changing course in a northeastward direction from northwest.

Teams arrive in Bhubaneswar for ODI series decider

Teams arrive in Bhubaneswar for ODI series decider

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The players along with the management staff were taken to a fortified hotel in the state capital amidst tight security by platoons of armed police force.

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Among his many achievements, his 49 ODI centuries stand out as a testament to his mastery of the format.

Opportunity for Kohli to improve Barabati record in series decider

Opportunity for Kohli to improve Barabati record in series decider

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

In an optional net session, Kohli batted for a significant time, going for aerial as well as ground strokes.

Huge difference between pre- and post-2014 India, Modi tells diaspora in Bali

Huge difference between pre- and post-2014 India, Modi tells diaspora in Bali

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that there is a "huge difference" between pre- and post-2014 India, saying the country is now moving ahead at an "unprecedented speed and scale" as he showcased the achievements of his term in power to the Indian diaspora in Indonesia.

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Sachin, Sehwag to be back in action soon

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Sehwag, Gambhir to lead Gujarat Giants and India Capitals in LLC

Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test

Pangolin rescued from Odisha quarantine centre to undergo COVID-19 test

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The swab samples of the pangolin has been collected for the coronavirus test

Orissa: Lawyers stir on; call for Cuttack bandh

Orissa: Lawyers stir on; call for Cuttack bandh

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

A joint body of Orissa policemen on Thursday demanded withdrawal of the suspension of inspector Sadanand Pujari for 'assaulting' a magistrate last week, while the strike by Rourkela lawyers demanding his arrest entered the fourth day.

Pant slams spinners after India's 2nd loss to SA

Pant slams spinners after India's 2nd loss to SA

Rediff.com12 Jun 2022

Rishabh Pant made no bones about the uninspiring performance of the two leading spinners

Bhuvneshwar confident of India's turnaround in the series

Bhuvneshwar confident of India's turnaround in the series

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

The experienced seamer, however, refused to read too much into their forgettable bowling display at the Feroz Shah Kotla and expressed optimism about a strong comeback in the second match.